[Public-List] new mast sheave

[Randy Katz via Public-List]

Greetings, Randy,

I replaced my mast sheave last summer with one of the ones for rope that
the A-30 group placed a group order for several years ago. (I'm afraid I
don't recall details of the purchase, but someone else would.)

I was fearful of a challenging time trying to remove the then-existing wire
sheave, but everything came apart easily. That's a pretty big bolt through
the middle;  I'd go with the whacking and penetrating oil ideas for
starters.

The new sheave went in smoothly and made a HUGE difference with raising and
lowering the main. (Well, I also bought a new halyard--dynema wrapped in
3/8 nylon cover from Fishery Supply, Seattle. That couldn't of hurt.) In my
case everything went back together smoothly.

Best of luck with your endeavor. Let us know how things go, eh?

Best Regards,

Randy Katz
Simple Gifts #249
Seattle/Bellingham


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I have my Mast down and there is a chip in the sheave and it was originally
a wire sheave so I want to replace but can't get the bolt out and am afraid
to hit to hard and swedge the bolt. Has anyone replaced - how and how hard
and where can I get a delrin?- replacement?



Also the nut and bolt on the spreader assembly going through the mast is
oxidized like it's aluminum while the spreader attachment is Stainless? ----
I  need to paint the mast and would like to paint and inspect that area but
again do not want to screw something up that will take a lot of time and
money to fix.



All help appreciated,

Randy Weatherspoon, Marisel #385